Our Tutors

PIANO - KEYS
Selina has 32 years experience having studied the piano through The Royal School of Music grades 1 to 8 then qualifying with her ATCL Teacher’s Diploma through Trinity College.

KEYS - DRUMS - SAX - UKULELE
Nick is originally from Tauranga but did all of his schooling in the United States. After moving back to Tauranga in 2020, he has been involved in several music groups and projects around town and is excited about composing, performing, and teaching music. He teaches piano/keys, drums/percussion, ukulele, saxophone, and jazz theory/improvisation. 

VOCALS - GUITAR
Emily is a Mount Maunganui local who grew up immersed in the Bay's music scene. After finishing her schooling at Mount Maunganui College, she has gone on to study music at Toi Ohomai, where she's developing her craft as a vocalist, guitarist and songwriter. Alongside her studies, Emily performs around the Bay in both solo and duo projects, and writes her own original material.

DRUMS - GUITAR - BASS
Les is the Director of DHL Groove, the home for his live solo and band performance, teaching, mentoring and advisory work. At MauaoPAC he teaches guitar, bass and drums to students of all ages.

VOCALS
Elio is a British-Cypriot musician with over 10 years of experience as a studio session player and live musician. Notable artists she has worked with include Bring Me The Horizon, Architects, Maya Delilah, dodie, FIZZ, Kula Shaker and many more. She is also a member of Choir Noir - a British choir specialising in Rock, Metal and Alternative styles

DRUMS - PERCUSSION
Born in Hamilton, New Zealand, Curtis Edwards began drumming at eight under the guidance of his musician father and joined his first band at fourteen. He honed his skills at the Percussion Institute of Technology (PIT) in Los Angeles, graduating with honors. Curtis has performed extensively in New Zealand and internationally, enjoying a wide variety of musical styles including rock, jazz, blues, Latin, funk, pop, big band, and fusion.

DRUMS & PERCUSSION
Master Drummer Paul Hoskin is in demand for his solid funky beat and swingin’ ride cymbal time. 20 years in the Wellington music scene saw Paul record multiple albums, play in and manage several bands, perform at WOMAD, Splore and various jazz and arts festivals around the country.

GUITAR - BASS - INTRO DRUMS
Simon is originally from Timaru where he started music at Starbound Studios. He graduated from MAINZ in 2016 with a diploma in audio engineering and music production. Simon teaches guitar, introductory drums, bass and recording/production.

DRUMS - GUITAR
Drummer, guitarist and music lover originally from Jersey, UK. Excited to take a tailored approach to each student teaching instrument fundamentals, playing along to a range of music and keeping things fun!